It has been a long eight year stretch between releases for Umeå, Sweden's black metal nihilists Naglfar, but despite the eight year wait, the band hasn't been resting on their laurels. They are back with their seventh full-length album Cerecloth, due for a worldwide release on May 8th, 2020. Recorded and mixed by Naglfar guitarist Marcus Norman at Wolf's Lair Studio, and mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound AB. On another note, Naglfar are thrilled to announce that they have inked a new deal with Century Media Records.

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April 17th will see doom metal purveyors Ocean Chief release their sixth studio album, titled Den Tredje Dagen, via Argonauta Records. In addition to the new album details, Swedes also present the first single and title-track "Den Tredje Dagen".

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British heavy metal unit Blitzkrieg are pleased to announce and introduce new guitarist to the ranks - Nick Jennison. Nick will replace Ken Johnson, who left the band in December, 2019.

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Swiss rockers Gotthard are presenting their new single "Bad News" that has been released today alongside a lyric video. "Bad News" is the second single and opening track of the group's upcoming studio record, #13. The latter is due March 13th through Nuclear Blast.

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American tech death metallers Allegaeon are pleased to announce newly confirmed shows for their headlining US trek, dubbed 'The Terrestrial Takeover US Tour'. Scheduled in April, it features support from Fallujah, Entheos, and Etherius.

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Australian melodic power metal outfit Darker Half have signed a new record deal with Massacre Records, and will release its new full-length If You Only Knew in late March 2020. In addition to the release of the album, the group will be touring Europe in April as special guests of Geoff Tate.

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After reuniting in 2018 and releasing My Dark Symphony EP the same year, Norwegian prog/power metal outfit Conception now share the full details of their first studio album in 23 years. It's entitled State Of Deception and will see the light on April 3rd, 2020.

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Swedes Lucifer premiere "Midnight Phantom", the second single off the group's upcoming album Lucifer III, which is set for release on March 20th via Century Media Records. Check out the new song, along with its retro-vibe music video down under.

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Dutch death metal unit Sinister share more details about their new studio effort, Deformation Of The Holy Realm. Aside from the cover artwork, which can be seen below, the band have set May 22nd as the official release date.

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Tomorrow is the official release day of The Amity Affliction's new album, Everyone Loves You? Once You Leave Them. To taste another piece of music, the band offers a music video for the new song, called "Forever". Directed by Carl Allison & Nick Kozakis.

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On April 17th, Danish viking metallers Vanir will release 10 Years Of Mead And Metal EP, celebrating a decade of the band's career. To mark this occasion, they have re-recorded three songs from their debut album, Særimners Kød. The goal of the EP is to capture the essence of Vanir's roots and mix them with the sound of what they aim at today as a band. With the heavier sounding viking metal that Vanir represents today, but with respect for the folk metal roots they came from.

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Swedish heavy/speed metal bringers Enforcer have announced that they will team up with Canadians Skull Fist and fellow countrymen Ambush for a 16-date-long European tour. All dates are booked in May and can be seen via tour flyer below.

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On April 24th, Cirith Ungol will release their new album, entitled Forever Black, their first collection of all-new material in 29 years. For a preview of the album, which will be released through Metal Blade Records (pre-orders here), a lyric video for the first single, "Legions Arise", can be viewed below.

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Deranged reveal a lyric video for the first single - "Necro-Bulimia Interfering Afterlifefrom" - from their upcoming full-length Deeds Of Ruthless Violence. The album drops on March 27th through Agonia Records.

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This fall, Dutch symphonic metal powerhouse Epica and Finnish cello masters Apocalyptica will join forces for the 'Epic Apocalypse Tour'. The tour comes in support of Epica's upcoming album, which will be released later this year. Support on all dates will be provided by Helsinki prog metallers Wheel. Tickets for all shows and VIP upgrades will be on sale from 10AM CET on Friday, 21st February.

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